Cybersecurity Manager

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) is a financial institution providing banking services in Kenya.

Responsible for implementation, upgrade or monitoring of the cybersecurity plans, perimeter and systems infrastructure and systems in line with IT security policies and procedures and in a manner that provides effective assurance, protection and security of Bank systems, business and customer data/information whilst assuring continuity of business.

1. Implement plans and actions that ensure the Bank’s adherence the CBK regulatory requirements of Cybersecurity oversight in the Bank
2. Develop and implement cybersecurity plans, systems and procedures to secure the Bank’s ICT Infrastructure and systems
3. Implement and monitor IT cybersecurity standards that pertain to ICT devices and systems to ensure infrastructure and system protection, health and uptime.
4. Implement and monitor IT cybersecurity standards that pertain to business systems and user management: changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
5. Take action to ensure, correct or report cybersecurity attacks, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
6. Perform risk assessments and execute tests to sustain and maintain cybersecurity standards for the ICT infrastructure and systems and take correction measures thereof.
7. Ensure compliance to the Bank policies, procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines
8. Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

1. Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Business related field from a recognized university
2. Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH) is an added advantage Cybersecurity Security Standards/Management Certification that relate to current technologies.
3. Professional banking courses are an advantage
4. Project management certification
5. Five (5) years in an IT environment in a financial or telco industry with at least three (3) years in Cybersecurity Management
6. Leadership and management-ability to lead, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement
7. Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at level levels.
8. Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and NBK values
9. Integrity, honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures NBK is not put at reputational risk
10. Building consensus and influencing-ability to influence various players across all NBK departments
11. Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation
12. Resilience –is able to withstand operational challenges and maintain momentum
13. Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent assignments and prioritise demands.
14. Flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new security requirements.
15. Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently
16. Knowledge of IT Governance Standards
17. Experience in core banking systems
18. Systems Administration experience
19. Knowledge on file processing and file formats
20. Experience in ICT security standards and data management
21. Experience in cybersecurity regulatory and industry standards